What: Four day Cambodia Culture Photo Tour by Toehold, visit www.toehold.in or call (0) 8022442211, 850 USD plus airfare.

Why: A collective of wildlife, landscape, fishing and sports photographers replace tour guides on these specially designed trips that combine vacationing and picture-taking. Next on the agenda is travel photographer Venkatesh K’s snap judgments on Cambodia and the ruins of Angkor City. Amateurs are welcome. Developing in the dark room: Kabini leopard photography trip and Formula One tours.

When: You need to zoom away from the city. October 13-17.